Del Ali

This year could be like 1974, when Democrats picked up 44 seats.

This year could be like 1974, when Democrats picked up 44 seats.

The issues that are important to voters (in Illinois) are Democratic issues. If the Republicans want to win back the read more

The issues that are important to voters (in Illinois) are Democratic issues. If the Republicans want to win back the Governor's Mansion, they really have to put up a Jim Edgar-type candidate, a moderate.

There's no question Blagojevich is vulnerable.

There's no question Blagojevich is vulnerable.

He's alienated most of the state; he's alienated most of the voters.

He's alienated most of the state; he's alienated most of the voters.

I'm not saying he's going to get a pass. If the state economy is in the hole his entire term, read more

I'm not saying he's going to get a pass. If the state economy is in the hole his entire term, that's going to be an albatross. Any kind of honeymoon he had is gone. It's the same old typical politician, I think, that's how a lot of that anger is going to be seen.